IMPORTANT NOTE: The evening presentation is open to all parents in the community regardless of where their child attends school. Brandon’s appearance is open to accredited members of the media. WHEN Tuesday, April 14th – 9:45 a.m. Student Presentation (not open to public) Huntington Park High School 6020 Miles Ave. Huntington Park, CA 90255 Student Presentation(not open to public)Huntington Park High School6020 Miles Ave.Huntington Park, CA 90255 Tuesday, April 14th – 7 p.m. Parent Presentation ... Read more

In recognition of Roger Snoble’s dedicated service to addressing the transportation needs of the Los Angeles community, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) and Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-29) submitted a tribute into the congressional record highlighting his distinguished career and marking his retirement. Congresswoman Roybal-Allard worked closely with Roger Snoble in recent years on a variety of Los Angeles transportation projects, most notably the construction of the Edward R. Roybal ... Read more

For the fifth time, the National Association of Community Health Centers presented Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) with its Distinguished Community Health Defender Award for her "commitment to strengthen and preserve access to quality health care for America's medically underserved." From her seat on the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Subcommittee of Appropriations, the congresswoman advocates on behalf of the federal funding needs of the community clinics and health ... Read more

U.S. Reps. Howard Berman (CA), Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA) and Lincoln Diaz-Balart (FL) joined by a bipartisan group of original cosponsors, announced today the introduction of the “American Dream Act" (HR 1751), which will provide a path to permanent residency for thousands of young people who have been raised here, worked hard in school, and would like to pursue higher education or serve their country in the military. These students face tremendous obstacles in reaching their potential because,... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) recruited 26 other Members of Congress to sign and send a letter to the chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce requesting that the digital converter box coupon program be changed to allow more residents to participate. “I am concerned that residents of single room occupancy buildings and other types of group homes have been deemed ineligible for the converter box coupon program,” Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard said. “My letter asks... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with Colonel Thomas H. Magness, IV, Los Angeles District Commander, U.S. Army Corps Engineers to discuss ongoing efforts to revitalize the Los Angeles River. Plans for the 31 miles of the river include the development of parks, green space, pedestrian walkways, bridges, housing, and various economic development projects that will create jobs while maintaining the river’s vital function of flood control for the community. The congresswoman led eff... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard praised the recent nomination of Linda Puchala to the National Mediation Board. When confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Puchala will replace a current board member who was a hold-over appointment from the Bush Administration since July 2006. “I congratulate Ms. Puchala on her nomination by President Barack Obama to serve as a new member of the National Mediation Board,” Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard said. “Ms. Puchala’s extensive experience with the agency wo... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) recruited 26 other Members of Congress to sign and send a letter to the chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce requesting that the digital converter box coupon program be changed to allow more residents to participate. “I am concerned that residents of single room occupancy buildings and other types of group homes have been deemed ineligible for the converter box coupon program,” Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard said. “My letter asks... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) congratulates Sgt. Jerrod Fields (shown right) for his service to our country and for his determination to recover from an IED explosion while serving in Iraq that took his lower left leg. In addition to continuing his military service, Sgt. Fields is currently training in track and field for the 2012 Paralympic Summer Games in London. He was joined by Steve Velkei, also pictured, who is a partner in the Downtown L.A. office of national firm Sonnensche... Read more

Representatives of the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) presented Congresswoman Roybal-Allard (CA-34) with its Legislative Champions for Maternal and Child Health Award for her efforts to improve the lives and health of mothers, children and families. The association cited the congresswoman’s Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, signed into law last year. The legislation she authored works to eliminate preventable newborn deaths and severe disabilities through the increase... Read more